JEE Mains 2026 Joint Entrance Exam Online Application
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 will be organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA), as a national-level entrance test for admission to undergraduate programs in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Architecture (B.Arch), and Planning (B.Planning) offered by leading institutions such as NITs, IIITs, and various centrally or state-funded technical institutes across India. JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions—Session 1 in January 2026 and Session 2 in April 2026—providing candidates the option to appear in either or both sessions as per their convenience. Additionally, JEE Main serves as the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which is essential for securing admission to the esteemed Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).Eligibility Criteria:
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | No age limit. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026, can apply. |
| Year of Passing | Only those who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026, are eligible. Those who passed before 2023 are not eligible. |
| Qualifying Examination | Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or institution. |
| Subjects Required |
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| Minimum Marks | For NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs – at least 75% marks in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST) or be in the top 20 percentile of the respective board. |
| State Code of Eligibility | Determined by the state from which the candidate passed Class 12, not by place of residence. |
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Submission of Application Form | 31 October 2025 to 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date of Fee Transaction | 27 November 2025 up to 09:00 pm |
| Announcement of Examination City | By First Week of January 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 21 January to 30 January 2026 |
| Answer Key & Response Display | To be announced on website |
| Result Declaration | By 12 February 2026 (Tentative) |
Admission Procedure:
Candidates passing JEE (Main) will be offered admission to participating higher education institutions based on their choices and merit. Additionally, candidates qualifying in JEE (Main) will be eligible to appear in the JEE (Advanced) examination, scheduled to be held in May 2026, which serves as the qualifying test for admission into various IITs across the country.Application Fee :
| Fee payable for JEE (Main) – 2026 (through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net-Banking / UPI) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | Type of Candidate | Centres in India (Fee in ₹) | Centres Outside India (Fee in ₹) |
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Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech OR Paper 2A: B.Arch OR Paper 2B: B.Planning |
General (Male) | 1000 | 5000 |
| General (Female) | 800 | 4000 | |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) – Male | 900 | 4500 | |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) – Female | 800 | 4000 | |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD – Male | 500 | 2500 | |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD – Female | 500 | 2500 | |
| Third Gender | 500 | 3000 | |
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Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech & Paper 2A: B.Arch OR Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech & Paper 2B: B.Planning OR Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A: B.Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning OR Paper 2A: B.Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning |
General / Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) – Male | 2000 | 10000 |
| General / Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) – Female | 1600 | 8000 | |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD – Male | 1000 | 5000 | |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD – Female | 1000 | 5000 | |
| Third Gender | 1000 | 5000 | |
| Processing charges and Goods & Service Taxes (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable. | |||
How to Apply :
Candidates Interested in JEE Main 2026 are required to apply online within the prescribed dates. The application process includes registration, filling of personal and academic details, uploading of a recent photograph, signature, and required documents, followed by payment of the examination fee. Candidates must ensure that all information entered in the application form is correct before final submission. The confirmation page should be printed and kept safely for future reference.Related :
About Joint Entrance Exam (JEE)
Joint Entrance Examination, is an Indian standardised computer-based test for admission to various technical undergraduate programs in engineering, architecture, and planning across colleges in India. Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Exam is conducted in 2 Phase - Main and Advanced. JEE Advanced is conducted for JEE Main qualified candidates, for finalizing admission into Various IITs across country.